No More Gatekeeping: Coffee Experts on How to Make the Perfect Espresso Shots at Home

You can keep settling for a plain cup of drip coffee, but let’s be honest, a perfect shot of espresso at home is the ultimate goal. The catch? Espresso is high-maintenance, and without the right technique, it’s easy to end up with something thin, bitter or completely undrinkable.

You see baristas with top-of-the-line gear and years of practice, but here’s the truth: You don’t need to spend thousands on equipment to brew a quality shot.

We skipped the expensive coffee gadget websites and went…